One of the first “smart drugs” I began taking was l-theanine. I was looking for something to replace benzodiazepines for anxiety and stumbled across some articles. Theanine is most commonly found in green tea and is a common supplement in Japan. Fun facts: Theanine directly stimulates the alpha brain waves, which are most affected during … Read more
If you’ve read my rundown of piracetam, then aniracetam is the bigger, stronger brother of the two. Aniracetam is an ampakine and a member of the racetam family, which is a class of drugs that affects memory and cognition. Studies show that it could possibly be used for treating Alzheimer’s disease as well as anxiety/social … Read more
Piracetam is one of the first lab-made nootropics. Studies show that piracetam improves mental cognition, memory, and intelligence, and can protect the brain from chemical abrasions such as alcohol damage. Physical coordination is thought to be positively affected, and many use piracetam as a way to counteract the effects of other drugs or supplement. The … Read more
L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that comes from the amino acid phenylalanine. It is converted into dopamine and norepinephrine and found in nuts, fish, and poultry. Supplementation with both tyrosine and phenylalanine leads to alertness and mental arousal. It may also have a positive effect on your mood. Tyrosine deficiency is thought to be … Read more